Pipe Laying

Pipe dream? Meet reality

Dressta’s range of pipelaying machines are specifically designed to handle and lay pipes no matter how challenging the environment. The best choice for a huge range of gas, petroleum and utility projects – whether in the freezing arctic or scorching desert – Dressta helps you meet the unique requirements of your pipelaying project head-on.

When you enquire about Dressta machines for pipelaying applications, not only can we advise you on optimal performance specifications, but you can also make Special Feature Requests (SFR) for truly customised equipment that meets the specific criteria of your jobsite.

Explore our range of pipelayers below – engineered for your business.

SB-85

SB-60

SB-85

SB-85

SB-30M

SB-60M

Extreme Environments

Pipeline construction equipment can be required to work in varying, and often extreme, environments. Dressta’s reliable and durable machines are built to meet these unique challenges, and ensure long maintenance intervals. Our pipelayers, with their rugged box-section steel booms, are matched for severe pipelaying stresses.

Supreme Safety and Stability

Excellent stability and low ground pressure are some of the most notable characteristics of Dressta pipelayers. Hydraulically retracted and extended counterweights swing horizontally to ensure maximum machine stability in even the most difficult of terrains. High-strength forged steel hooks with free rotations guarantee safety during operation.

Easy and Comfortable Operation

Superior visibility-to-work-area is a key feature of our cabs – which are sealed, sound supressed and designed for maximum operator comfort at all times. Low effort controls and instrument panels display all the necessary performance data to ensure ease and efficiency during operation.

Machines Engineered for Pipe Laying

Pipelayer featuring a reliable 6.7L CUMMINS QSB turbocharged engine with CAC, two-speed steering, hydraulic power train and 33.1 ton lifting capacity, low centre of gravity and enhanced slope capability. Designed to perform in the most challenging of conditions. Ergonomic joystick control for boom and hook, precise and predictable load control and positioning.

Key Specifications

Driveline

Engine Manufacturer / Model / Tier

Cummins/QSB 6.7/T3

Rated Speed

2000 RPM

Engine Output - Net

140 kW188 hp

Rated Speed - Torque

1450 RPM

Engine Torque

945 Nm697.0 lb/ft

Transmission Type - Fwd Rev Speeds

Powershift - 6/6

Track Shoe Width

610 mm24.0 in

Capacities

Fuel Tank

316 l83.5 Gal(US)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

445 mm17.5 in

Overall Length

4400 mm173.2 in

Ground Clearance

445 mm17.5 in

Transport Width - Side Frames Removed

3210 mm126.4 in

Boom Length

6500 mm255.9 in

Width - Weights Retracted

3200 mm126.0 in

Cable Size - Hook Winch

0.019 m0.7 in

Cable Length - Hook Winch

55 m2,165.4 in

Performance

Ground Bearing Pressure

72.70 kPa10.5 psi

Lift Capacity - Tipping

33100 kg72,972.9 lb

Load Capacity

28000 kg61,729.4 lb

Speed Forward

10.80 km/h6.7 MPH

Operating Weight

Operating Weight

27580 kg60,803.4 lb

Features & Benefits

DRESSTA SB-30M EXTRA the strong, efficient, dependable – designed for the unique demands of the pipeline industry is the smallest Pipelayer in the company’s range.

Furthermore, these counterweights are all designed to be a minimum overall width, removing any difficulty when manoeuvring, transporting or shipping. The high mounting location of counterweights on Dressta pipelayers always provide good ground clearance, even when the counterweights are extended for optimum load capacity.

Both the standard and optional lengths of these pipelayers’ booms are built to be used in all weather, and in even the most challenging environments. Rugged and durable, they are built with fully welded box-sections, and made from the highest quality steel.

Hook and boom loads with free-fall can easily be actuated, simply by disengaging the jaw clutch and moving the controls into the brake/off position. In the unlikely case of engine failure, a suspended load can be lowered safely and securely to the ground.

Our pipelayers’ design means that components are arranged for easy accessibility, and can be removed as single units – making repairs or replacements efficient and simple, and keeping operating costs low.

Grouped service points and easy access to service places make routine checks fast and convenient. In addition, our diagnostic connectors enable fast troubleshooting of any hydraulic drive train problems.

The SB-60M Extra is a high stability pipelayer featuring a powerful CUMMINS N14-C 14L engine with turbocharger and CAC. It weighs 51.1t with a low centre of gravity and enhanced slope capability. The SB-60M Extra is designed to perform in the most challenging of conditions. Ergonomic joystick control for boom and hook ensures precise, predictable load control and positioning.

Key Specifications

Driveline

Engine Manufacturer / Model / Tier

Cummins/N14-C/T3

Rated Speed

2100 RPM

Engine Output - Net

238 kW319 hp

Rated Speed - Torque

1400 RPM

Engine Torque

1600 Nm1,180.1 lb/ft

Transmission Type - Fwd Rev Speeds

Powershift - 6/6

Track Shoe Width

762 mm30.0 in

Capacities

Fuel Tank

690 l182.3 Gal(US)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

500 mm19.7 in

Overall Length

5460 mm215.0 in

Ground Clearance

500 mm19.7 in

Transport Width - Side Frames Removed

3600 mm141.7 in

Boom Length

7315 mm288.0 in

Width - Weights Retracted

3600 mm141.7 in

Cable Size - Hook Winch

0.019 m0.7 in

Cable Length - Hook Winch

0.092 m3.6 in

Performance

Ground Bearing Pressure

93.80 kPa13.6 psi

Lift Capacity - Tipping

72000 kg158,732.6 lb

Load Capacity

62000 kg136,686.4 lb

Speed Forward

10.10 km/h6.3 MPH

Operating Weight

Operating Weight

51280 kg113,052.9 lb

Features & Benefits

DRESSTA SB-60M EXTRA the strong, efficient, dependable – designed for the unique demands of the pipeline industry is the smallest Pipelayer in the company’s range.

Furthermore, these counterweights are all designed to be a minimum overall width, removing any difficulty when manoeuvring, transporting or shipping. The high mounting location of counterweights on Dressta pipelayers always provide good ground clearance, even when the counterweights are extended for optimum load capacity.

Both the standard and optional lengths of these pipelayers’ booms are built to be used in all weather, and in even the most challenging environments. Rugged and durable, they are built with fully welded box-sections, and made from the highest quality steel.

Hook and boom loads with free-fall can easily be actuated, simply by disengaging the jaw clutch and moving the controls into the brake/off position. In the unlikely case of engine failure, a suspended load can be lowered safely and securely to the ground.

Our pipelayers’ design means that components are arranged for easy accessibility, and can be removed as single units – making repairs or replacements efficient and simple, and keeping operating costs low.

Grouped service points and easy access to service places make routine checks fast and convenient. In addition, our diagnostic connectors enable fast troubleshooting of any hydraulic drive train problems.

Furthermore, these counterweights are all designed to be a minimum overall width, removing any difficulty when manoeuvring, transporting or shipping. The high mounting location of counterweights on Dressta pipelayers always provide good ground clearance, even when the counterweights are extended for optimum load capacity.

Both the standard and optional lengths of these pipelayers’ booms are built to be used in all weather, and in even the most challenging environments. Rugged and durable, they are built with fully welded box-sections, and made from the highest quality steel.

Hook and boom loads with free-fall can easily be actuated, simply by disengaging the jaw clutch and moving the controls into the brake/off position. In the unlikely case of engine failure, a suspended load can be lowered safely and securely to the ground.

Our pipelayers’ design means that components are arranged for easy accessibility, and can be removed as single units – making repairs or replacements efficient and simple, and keeping operating costs low.

Grouped service points and easy access to service places make routine checks fast and convenient. In addition, our diagnostic connectors enable fast troubleshooting of any hydraulic drive train problems.

The SB-60R Extra is a high stability pipelayer featuring a powerful CUMMINS QSG12 engine with turbocharger and CAC that meets EU Stage IV and US EPA Tier 4 Final emission regulations. It weighs 50.9t with a low centre of gravity and enhanced slope capability. The SB-60R is designed to perform in the most challenging of conditions. Ergonomic joystick control for the boom and hook ensures precise, predictable load control and positioning.